Connecting to the Notre Dame Network from Off-Campus

Internet Service Provider Options

A variety of alternative high-speed broadband internet services are available in the local area that will allow you to connect to the Notre Dame network from off-campus.  Comcast offers a discount to for high-speed internet service to current University faculty, staff and students.  If you prefer to use dial-up internet access, you can also choose from several low-cost internet service provider options. 

The chart below features a list of internet service providers.  Please note that OIT does not support these services.

If you have additional questions, please contact your departmental IT staff or the OIT Help Desk at 574-631-8111.

Company	Service	Monthly Cost	Hours/Month	Contact Information
AT&T	DSL	Varies	Unlimited	www.ATT.com
Comcast	Cable	Varies	Unlimited	http://oit.nd.edu/cabletv/comcast_affinity.shtml * Please note: Comcast is the only service that currently offers a discount to current University faculty, staff and students on high-speed Internet service.
Datacruz	Dial up	$10.00	10 hours/ month	574-254-5254 http://www.datacruz.com/dialup_services.php
Earthlink	Dial up	$9.97	Unlimited	800-511-2041 http://www.earthlink.net/access/
MapleNet	Dial up	$9.99	10 hours/ month	574-534-8786 http://www.maplenet.net/
Michiana FreeNet	Dial up	$15.00	Unlimited	574-280-4850 http://michiana.org/
PeoplePC	Dial up	$10.95	Unlimited	866-222-3841 http://www.peoplepc.com

Note:  All prices are subject to change.

VPN

In order to access some services at Notre Dame, faculty or staff may be required to use a VPN connection if you use a third-party network like a cable broadband or DSL service. Information on establishing a VPN connection can be found here.